Why access to justice?
Access to justice is not a privilege, it's a necessity.
Every year, millions of Canadians face legal problems that affect their homes, families, businesses, and livelihoods, yet far too many are unable to access the support they need to resolve them. The result? Lost opportunities, deepened inequalities, and a widening justice gap that impacts every corner of our society.
The Access to Justice Conference 2025 is where industry leaders, legal professionals, and community advocates come together to confront this reality, and to drive change. Through meaningful dialogue, innovative solutions, and cross-sector collaboration, we can build a future where legal support is accessible, equitable, and effective for everyone.
The conference at a glance
Whether you're on the front lines with clients or shaping industry policy, this conference offers practical takeaways and opportunities to build meaningful connections.
CE Credits
Explore our accredited session training information to learn
from industry experts and
gain valuable insights into
the Canadian access to
justice landscape.
Discussions
Hear from the leaders, lawmakers, and academics moving the needle forward on access to justice in Canada.
Mixer
Connect with peers, partners, and change makers at our evening social.
Agenda
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
CE Accredited Training
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For Lawyers | The Cost of Justice: Understanding the Economic Barriers Clients Face (Ethics CE Training)
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For Brokers | How to Talk to Clients About Legal Risk Without Overstepping​ (Ethics CE Training)
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
Lunch​
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1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Keynote and Panel Discussions​
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5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. EST
Industry Mixer / Networking Event​
Speakers
Our speakers bring diverse perspectives from policy, law, insurance, and community advocacy – all united by a shared commitment to closing Canada's justice gap.
Tracey Lindberg
Indigenous-Rights Activist, Professor of Law, Acclaimed Author of "Birdie"
Ian Hu
Director of Policy and Advocacy at The Federation of Ontario Law Associations
Neha Chugh
Vice-Chair, Law Commission of Ontario, Principal Lawyer & Director at Chugh Law
Aneurin Thomas
Executive Director of the Law Commission of Ontario
Dr. Ab Currie
Senior Research Fellow at the Canadian Forum on Civil Justice
Lorne Honickman
Lawyer, Journalist, Legal Analyst / Panelist on The John Oakley Show
How to get there
Training & Keynote
Roserock Lounge
22nd Floor – 121 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 3T9
Industry Mixer
IQ Offices Lounge
302 Bay Street​
Toronto, ON M5X 1A1